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A probation officer who spoke to Back prior to sentence said: “He has had involvement with alcohol and drugs in the past, and his previous offending is alcohol related.

“He tells me he has avoided alcohol and drugs since the birth of his young child. However it is still worth monitoring his alcohol and drug use, although it doesn’t require the specialist intervention of Addaction at this point.”

The magistrates’ bench said the offences were serious enough to warrant an 18-month community order with 40 hours of unpaid work.

He must also complete the Thinking Skills Programme and pay £1,200 in compensation to Sanders Fish and Chip Shop.